Looks awesome Chris! it sure was a nice weekend in CO for working this weekend I also took full advantage.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:31 pm
by landshark
A few more things checked off and wiring has started
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:28 pm
by Rox Crusher
I realize itΓÇÖs not a rock crawler but I have a set of LED rock lights I am willing to donate to this project.
Let me know.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:29 am
by landshark
Rox Crusher wrote:I realize itΓÇÖs not a rock crawler but I have a set of LED rock lights I am willing to donate to this project.
Let me know.
IΓÇÖll take em! I have one set but would love another to spread them out.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:46 am
by Jesus_man
You might need to be working on it at night, so they could come in handy!
This rig is looking sexy!!!
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:24 am
by landshark
DoesnΓÇÖt look like much has been done but we have officially turned the corner on electrical and plumbing. Just missing a few connections for each, electrical is about 95% done and tested. I will go out on a limb and say we are two weeks away from firing it up. Maybe a run around the block.
As always when you fabricate or customize everything we are having to install - tweak - then re-install to get things where we need them. Very time consuming but worth it.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:36 am
by Jesus_man
I am nearly as excited as you are!
Does the spare tire clear the cooling fan ok?
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 9:40 am
by hockeydad4-22
Amazing work this far Chris!
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:42 am
by landshark
Jesus_man wrote:I am nearly as excited as you are!
Does the spare tire clear the cooling fan ok?
Yes, clears fine - should be some photos previously of it mounted
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:58 pm
by Kinder
Your killing it!
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:16 pm
by Digger
Looking great!
Almost too nice to race.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:11 pm
by Rox Crusher
When is the fire up party ?
Looking great !
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:43 pm
by landshark
Rox Crusher wrote:When is the fire up party ?
Looking great !
Soon
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:42 am
by Strike2
The Bronco is looking Awesome Chris, nice work!
74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 7:57 am
by landshark
Strike2 wrote:The Bronco is looking Awesome Chris, nice work!
Thanks!
I have your calendar. Do you want me to mail it to you? If so pm me your address.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:32 am
by landshark
#35 is ALIVE! Started right up with the help of some fuel priming. Have a few gremlins but overall pretty solid so far. Should be ready to do a lap this weekend and then start buttoning things up for shake down and paint.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:08 am
by Strike2
Motor sounds terrific and is rock solid!! congrats on a huge milestone.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:13 am
by Jesus_man
Wow, I'll bet that feels amazing!! Great work! Can't wait to see some laps!
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:45 pm
by Moab Mike
Nice work Chris!!!!!!
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:43 pm
by BroncoRaider
Sweet coolant reservoir.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:54 pm
by pgilbeau
That's awesome!
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:18 pm
by Rox Crusher
Dreams becoming reality !
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:26 pm
by D&D72
Nice!
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:34 am
by landshark
Last major fabrication is done, Front suspension and steering is complete just needs some paint and a few details tidied up to be 100% up front. Somehow we got air bumps stuffed into the motor mounts, they are not at an ideal angle (8-9 degrees off vertical) but for the wheel travel and lift we are running its pretty damn impressive that they fit at all and allow full up travel. i will probably add some shortened poly bumps on the frame as emergency stops as the first thing that would hit if an air bump fails is the trac bar and diff case with oil pan.. Hopefully get the brakes bled this week and take a run around the block before the next round of snow hits. 60 days left!!!!
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Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:13 pm
by Digger
Looking sick!
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:35 pm
by Rox Crusher
Great progress guys, keep up the momentum.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:57 am
by Jesus_man
60 days??? Wow! Do you know if there will be any streaming support for this event? I would love to try and watch or even just listen in.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:12 am
by landshark
Jesus_man wrote:60 days??? Wow! Do you know if there will be any streaming support for this event? I would love to try and watch or even just listen in.
We will have satellite trackers in the Bronco and if they are functioning you will be able to track us along the course. In addition, last year NORRA had a live stream every day at the start, finish and few places around the course. Every year the coverage gets a bit better so hopefully they continue that. I will post up info as it gets closer or you can visit the NORRA website as they will post links up there eventually.
Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust
Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2019 4:40 pm
by landshark
45 days.
ItΓÇÖs now out of paint and back home for ΓÇ£finalΓÇ¥ assembly.